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title: "Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills vs The Sea Ranch Resort"
description: "Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills or The Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills (NC)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills vs The Sea Ranch Resort

Both are in Kill Devil Hills (NC), 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Kill Devil Hills
## [Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/spark-by-hilton-outer-banks-kill-devil-hills-kill-devil-hills-nc/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2122916/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kill Devil Hills
## [The Sea Ranch Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sea-ranch-resort-kill-devil-hills-nc/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216459/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Sea Ranch Resort

It comes out ahead on 2 of 5 compared facts. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills if you want

-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 2.5 km)

### Why is Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills better than The Sea Ranch Resort?

1.  Earlier check-in (16:00 vs 17:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Sea Ranch Resort better than Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills?

1.  1.5 km closer to the area centre (−1.5 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Has an indoor pool
4.  Allows pets
5.  Has a gym
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills | The Sea Ranch Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.2 |
| Location | – | 7.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | – | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | – | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | – | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | – | 106 |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 7.8 |
| Distance to Kill Devil Hills centre | 2.4 km | 840 m  (−1.5 km) |
| To the beach | – | 40 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 100 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 16  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00  (−1h) | 17:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[The Sea Ranch Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sea-ranch-resort-kill-devil-hills-nc/prices/)

## Location

2.2 km apart

The Sea Ranch Resort: city centre: 2.5 km, beach: 40 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills or The Sea Ranch Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills or The Sea Ranch Resort?

The Sea Ranch Resort leads in 2 of 5 categories, including distance to Kill Devil Hills centre, listed amenities. Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills is stronger in check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills or The Sea Ranch Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Sea Ranch Resort is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 2.4 km for Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills.

### How far apart are Spark by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills and The Sea Ranch Resort?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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